Our governance

Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board

BEc, FIAA, Grad Dip (Christian Studies), MAICD 

Michael was appointed to the Board in 2017 and is a member of all Board committees. In addition to his role as Chair of the Board at Wesley Mission, he is a Director of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd and a Member of the Investment Committee of the Australian Ethical Investments Board.

His previous roles include Chair of the Uniting Church NSW/ACT Synod Board, Uniting Financial Services and Ecclesia Housing (Community Housing), and senior investment, management and corporate governance roles at AMP Capital Investors. 

Non-Executive Director, Deputy Co-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Quality & Risk Committee

BA BSocStud (1st Class Hons), MBA, MAICD 

Bernard was appointed to the Board in 2017. He has more than 25 years of social work and senior management experience, including more than 12 years as CEO of a large human services agency.

He is a Director of CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes and the ANZ Third Sector Research Incorporated, and teaches at the University of Sydney. 

Non-Executive Director

BDS (Hons), MPH (Merit)

Sam was appointed to the Board in 2021 and is a member of the Quality & Risk Committee. He began his career as a dentist before moving to China to volunteer with Bless China International, providing dental care and training village doctors. Later, Sam managed HIV/AIDS care and prevention projects in China.

Since returning to Australia, he has continued to work in the primary health care and aged care sectors and is National Head of Admissions Residential and Home Care at HammondCare.

Non-Executive Director

MA (Hons), PhD, GAICD 

Sureka was appointed to the Board in 2023 and is a member of the Quality & Risk Committee. She is the National Director of UnitingWorld and brings senior executive and board-level leadership experience from 16 years in the technology sector and 11 years in international development. She is a Director of the Australian Council for International Development. 

Non-Executive Director, Deputy Co-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Finance, Property and Audit Committee

MBA (Macq), CAHRI, FAICD 

Tracy was appointed to the Board in 2018. She's a highly regarded strategist and governance expert with more than 30 years of leadership and consulting experience. Currently a National Facilitator with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Tracy's board roles include Chair of the Anglican Church of Queensland Community Services Commission (operating as Anglicare Southern Queensland), Director of Gold Coast Hospitals and Health Services, and Director of Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (Australia) Ltd.

Tracy is an active member of the Anglican Church and contributes to a variety of Christian and community organisations. 

Non-Executive Director

BComm, BAcc, GAICD

Mark joined the Wesley Mission Board in 2017 and is a member of the Finance, Property & Audit Committee. He is an experienced property and finance executive having worked in Australia, the United States and South Africa.

He is an advisory board member of Waterman Business Centres, Cornerstone Developments, a previous board member of Wesley Gardens Aged Care and past Chair of KYDS Youth Development Service. Mark is a member and elder of Roseville Uniting Church and previous Council Chair, Treasurer and member of various committees. 

Non-Executive Director

RN, MN, BN (Admin), MAICD 

Jill was appointed to the Board in 2017 and is a member of the Quality & Risk Committee. She is a registered nurse and was employed by Aged and Community Services NSW and ACT for 15 years, including as CEO.

She is a Director of Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution and Novacare Community Services Newcastle, and Chair of the Yacaaba Centre, Information and Counselling Service Port Stephens. Jill is a Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing and the Australian Association of Gerontology, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Non-Executive Director

Babus (Accounting), Grad Dip Applied Finance, GAICD

Tara was appointed to the Board in 2021 and is a member of the Finance, Property & Audit Committee. She is Chair of Transform Aid International and a Director of Royal North Shore Hospital and Sydney Equine Assisted Services.

Tara is a business professional with more than 20 years of business and management experience, including as a partner in corporate finance at Deloitte and the founder and director of her own internet start-up business. Tara currently balances her portfolio career with mentoring young directors and new board Chairs. 

Non-Executive Director

B Soc Sci, MBA (Bus Law), GAICD 

Mark was appointed to the Wesley Mission Board in 2023 and is a member of the Finance, Property & Audit Committee. He is a Director of Ageing Australia (formerly the Aged and Community Care Providers Association) and Grand Pacific Health Ltd.

He operates MarkWAdvisory Services and is consulting to the Community Industry Group on NSW Health projects. Mark is the former CEO of Warrigal Aged Care and has been on various business, charity and government boards and committees, including Chair of Cedars Christian College, and Lighthouse Church and Community Care.